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Hearty Peasant Soup
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Source: Copyright 2009 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hearty Peasant Soup Prep: 10 minutes Total: 30 minutes Before you add the greens to the pot, clean them thoroughly. After cutting broccoli rabe as indicated in the recipe below, place it in a large bowl of cold water and agitate it to loosen dirt. Lift the broccoli rabe from the bowl (leaving dirt and silt behind) and repeat if necessary. Tip: Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese to give this soup a more robust flavor. Per serving: 403 calories, 18 g protein; 9 g fat; 65 g carb; 11 g fiber Ingredients | |
2 tablespoons | olive oil |
1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
4 | garlic cloves, minced |
Coarse salt | |
ground pepper | |
2 tablespoons | tomato paste |
2 tablespoons | balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired |
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) | diced tomatoes in juice |
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) | cannelini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and |
drained | |
1 bunch (about 1 pound) | broccoli rabe, cut crosswise 1 inch thick and |
well washed, with water still clinging to it (blanched if desired) | |
4 thick slices | rustic whole-wheat bread, toasted |
Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes (with their juice), beans, broccoli rabe, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each serving | |
bowl, ladle soup over toast. |
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